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This encyclopedic reference responds to the need for limited, authoritative work on aging from a strictly medical/social perspective. Unlike George L. Maddox & others' Encyclopedia of Aging ( LJ 4/15/87), which combines diverse contributions from over 200 scholars in the areas of biology, biomedicine, behavioral science, social planning, and social practice, this book is limited to the contributions of the two authors, who represent the fields of medicine and gerontology. Maddox's text truly represents a gerontological focus--holistic coverage from a multidisciplinary perspective. In contrast, The Encyclopedia of Aging and the Elderly appears to focus primarily on geriatric medicine, comprehensively listin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More